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In boxing, knee pads are incredibly famous and appreciated in the Muay Thai world. Fighters use protective gear often because of its effectiveness. The knee is a very vulnerable area. Hence these pads are favoured by fighters. It's also important to remember that if we hurt our knees, they will take a significant amount of time to heal, and they may never be the same. Here are some ways that using knee pads can be beneficial for you. They Protect Your Knees Incorporating knee pads into your training routine or other physical activity can greatly improve your results. So that...

Muay Thai is a sport that is respected and played by many people around the world, even though its origin is in Asia. However, there are several common misconceptions about the sport that we would like to clear up. The history of Muay Thai Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand, and translates to “Thai Boxing.” Its origins are rooted in military martial art, and date back to the 13th century during the Sukhothai Kingdom. Muay Thai has since grown tremendously popular in the western world over the years, and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. However,...

Being a successful Muay Thai fighter weighs heavily on a few things: dedication, training, practice, and having the right equipment. Muay Thai equipment consists of headgear, elbow pads, knee pads, shin guards, groin guards, chest guards, and of course, gloves. Each piece of equipment has its own specifications and standards, and finding the right one for you is essential. When it comes to Muay Thai gloves there are a few things you must take into consideration, including the size, fit, material, closure, weight, and style. These things will affect the overall comfort and effectiveness of the protection of your gloves....

Thai pads are the specially created Muay Thai gear used to hone a fighter's martial arts skills.Since the 16th century, Thai society has embraced Muay Thai, a traditional martial art also known as Thai boxing or the "art of 8 limbs."Thai boxing techniques can be caught, held, and studied by coaches thanks to the invention of Thai pads. These pads are available in a broad variety of sizes, forms, densities, materials, features etc, so no matter who you are, there’s a Muay Thai pad for you. How To Use Muay Thai Pads It's best to stay still if you're just...

There are several similarities between Muay Thai and western traditional boxing, but there are also several differences. These differences can be seen in the techniques, scoring systems, and even the equipment, including the gloves. Boxing gloves were introduced to boxing and became mandatory in 1818, over a century before it was introduced to Muay Thai in 1920. Initially, Muay Thai fighters wore hemp ropes to protect their wrists. Since then, the gloves have evolved to better suit Muay Thai. That said, it’s not recommended that you just pick up any pair of gloves in hopes that it will work for...